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God made a little dachsie to brighten up our day-

He took a bit of sunshine- Laughter, love, and play-

and rolled it up in a sausage shape just right for a hug,

with bright eyes full of mischief set in its little mug.

With little paws a pattering, to take it here and there-

and a cold wet nose-but then He thought, "Oh, what about the hair?

Shall I make it long and silky, or wiry, that's so sweet,

or make it simple, and have it smooth and satiny and neat?

And what about the color- how can I pick just one?

Shall it be black, or red or brown or dappled, just for fun?"

He pondered while He made the world, And all creatures great and small-

And then the answer came to Him- "OF COURSE! I'll make them ALL!!"

So remember that a dachshund is special, from above-

His coat of many colors is a sign of God's great Love.

Julie Wrigley Smith ©1996